Rain
The Cult
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Hot sticky scenes, you know what I mean Like a desert sun that burns my skin I've been waiting for her for so long Open the sky and let her come down Here comes the rain Here comes the rain Here she comes again Here comes the rain Hot sticky scenes, you know what I mean Like a desert sun that burns my skin I've been waiting for her for so long Open the sky and let her come down Here comes the rain Here comes the rain Here she comes again Here comes the rain I love the rain I love the rain Here she comes again Here comes the rain Oh, rain Rain Rain Oh, here comes the rain I love the rain Well, I love the rain Here she comes again I love the rain Rain Rain
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Written by: Ian Astbury, William Duffy
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Band Facts"Rain" is one of the hit singles by The Cult, a British rock band formed in 1983.
- The band's founders are Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy.
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Song Facts"Rain" is a track from the band's second album "Love", which was released in 1985.
- The song is a fusion of the post-punk, goth rock, and hard rock that the band is known for.
- The album "Love" marked a critical and commercial breakthrough for the band, with "Rain" being one of its standout tracks.
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Production FactsThe album was produced by Steve Brown who also worked with bands like Wham! and Manic Street Preachers.
- Brown's pop background brought a sheen to The Cult's music that helped to polish their sound and make it more radio-friendly.
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Chart Performance Facts"Rain" was a success both critically and commercially. In the UK, it peaked at No.17 in the UK singles chart.
- The song also gained popularity in the US on college radio.
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Music Video FactsThe music video for "Rain" showed the band performing in a storm, which added an atmospheric backdrop to the gothic influenced rock song.
- The video contributed significantly to the song's popularity, receiving much airplay on music television channels.
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Legacy Facts"Rain" has been covered by various artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence.
- It has also become a classic staple of The Cult's live performances.
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Lyric FactsThe lyrics to "Rain" are generally interpreted as a love song, albeit with a darker, more intense tone than typical love songs.
- The lyrics reflect the band's dark, gothic image during the mid-1980s.
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Music Style FactsDuffy's guitar work on "Rain" is often praised for its distinctive sound, which combines a jingly jangly guitar line with a potent rock distortion.
- Astbury's expressive vocal delivery also contributes to the song's unique quality. Both elements are critical in establishing The Cult's signature sound.
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Album FactsBesides "Rain", the album "Love" also produced other successful singles such as "She Sells Sanctuary".
- "Love" has been certified Platinum in UK and Canada.
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